Recovery Support Specialist - Children's
Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services·Lawton, Oklahoma
Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services·Lawton, Oklahoma
Assist facility consumers in regaining control of their lives and managing their recovery processes. Maintain high levels of professionalism and ethics while interacting with staff and consumers.
Jim Taliaferro Community Mental Health Center (JTCMHC), Lawton, OK is currently recruiting for a Recovery Support Specialist to join their Children’s Department. This position performs a wide range of tasks to assist our facility consumers in regaining control of their lives and recovery processes. This position requires that the applicant possess the skills to maintain a high level of professionalism, ethics, and interactions with all ODMHSAS staff and consumers.
This agency requires coverage 24 hours, 7 days per week. Work hours and location may vary depending on business necessity. Employees may be required to work weekends and overtime.
Reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities may be provided upon request. An Equal Opportunity Employer.
Requires a high school diploma or GED and personal knowledge of recovery advocacy. Depending on the level, current certification as a Peer Recovery Support Specialist and up to two years of experience may be required.
Market context
Demand for Children’s Recovery Support Specialist roles in Oklahoma is often tied to behavioral health, youth services, and community-based recovery programs. These positions can be competitive because employers may look for a high school diploma or GED, personal recovery advocacy experience, and, at some levels, current Peer Recovery Support Specialist certification plus up to two years of experience. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then confirm the certification level and prepare examples of youth-focused support work before applying.
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